Novel materials research focuses on the development and exploration of new materials that possess unique properties or characteristics not found in traditional materials. Researchers in this field often investigate advanced materials such as nanomaterials, biomaterials, polymers, and composites to create innovative solutions for a wide range of applications including electronics, healthcare, energy storage, and transportation. Novel materials research involves interdisciplinary collaboration between materials scientists, chemists, physicists, engineers, and other experts to design, synthesize, and characterize novel materials with improved performance, durability, and functionality.